SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Pitman Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0TS
020 7703 3455 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 January 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 July 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
66 pupils in this year group.
67% — 3 points below the Southwark average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 70% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southwark. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.4% | 40.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 16.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 60.6% | 35.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 31st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 66 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 38th highest of 65 state primary schools in Southwark. Higher than 52% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Infants School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- St John the Divine CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brunswick Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church Primary SW9 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crawford Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Keyworth Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Michael Faraday School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 January 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 July 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100853.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.